Argument (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 7
A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.